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WEBHealth Insurance. On average, survivors of spinal cord injury spend 15 days in the hospital and 44 days in rehabilitation. The first-year cost associated with paraplegia is $152,000, …

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Quadriplegia Types of Paralysis

WEBQuadriplegia and Functionality. Quadriplegia occurs when the neck area of the spinal cord is injured. The severity of the injury and the place it occurred at determine the amount of function a person will maintain. A major …

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Brain Injury Insurance and Health Programs

WEBMedicaid. Medicaid is a type of health insurance available to those who can’t afford to pay for some or all of their medical bills. Federal and state laws determine who is eligible for …

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cerebral Palsy

WEBToday, between 65 and 90 percent of children with cerebral palsy reach adulthood. CP is stressful for the entire body and can cause premature aging, particularly of the heart, …

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Recovery from Brain Injury

WEBPhysical fatigue comes from doing physical activity. In the first months of recovery after a brain injury, you will tire far more easily than you used to. Physical stamina will return …

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Brain & Head Injury Trauma

WEBAnoxia definition: when oxygen levels are significantly low for four minutes or longer, brain cells begin to die and after five minutes permanent anoxic brain injury can occur. Anoxic …

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Florida Brain & Spine Injury Rehabilitation Centers Brain & Spinal …

WEBThe West Florida Rehabilitation Institute, which is licensed by the Florida Department of Health and Rehabilitation Services, is the only facility that offers brain and spinal cord …

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How Does Locked-In Syndrome Affect the Person’s Life

WEBTreatment generally addresses health concerns as they arise. Doctors and therapists ensure patients have the right rehabilitative therapies and devices he or she needs and …

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What Do Doctors Do For Broken Vertebrae

WEBWhen someone with suspected broken vertebrae comes into the emergency department, doctors go to work to determine the damage done and to put a treatment plan in place. …

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Brain Injury Support Groups in California

WEBSupport Groups for Students with Acquired Brain Injury. This group is especially for students struggling with the challenge of TBI. Please call for more information. Meeting …

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Pennsylvania Brain Injury Support Groups

WEBGeisinger HealthSouth Brain Injury Support Group. This group meets on the third Wednesday of each month from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Topical discussions, speakers, 3 social …

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Interactive Parts of the Spine & Vertebrae Sections

WEBT1 Vertebrae Pain & Symptoms. This level is also sometimes called C-8. Survivors with an injury at this level can expect to have the use of the head, neck, shoulders, arms, hands, …

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Phoenix Brain Injury Doctors

WEBHe also studied behavioral and geriatric neurology at University Hospital of Cleveland. For an appointment with Dr. Shi please contact: Barrow Neurology Clinics. 500 W. Thomas …

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Florida Brain Injury Support Groups

WEBHalifax Health Medical Center. Halifax Health Medical Center is the only trauma center in area with neurosurgery coverage, involving the critical care team, ICP, EEG and …

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Spinal Cord and Brain Injury Rehabilitation in Ohio

WEBTel: (614) 293-8542 Address: 480 West 9th Avenue Columbus, OH 43210-1228 URL: www.medicalcenter.osu.edu. Consistently named one of the best hospitals by U.S. …

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Tucson Brain Injury Doctors

WEBDr. Anderson is currently a clinical assistant professor at the University of Arizona. He is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. For an appointment …

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Spinal Cord and Brain Injury Rehabilitation in California

WEBTel: (562) 933-2000 Address: 2801 Atlantic Avenue Long Beach, CA 90806 URL. : www.memorialcare.org. The Long Beach Memorial Rehabilitation Center, located at the …

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California Spinal Injury Support Groups

WEBNorthridge Hospital Spinal Cord Injury Support Group. This group meets every Thursday from 3 to 4:15 p.m. You are asked to please call ahead to make sure there will be a …

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Pennsylvania Brain & Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation Centers

WEBTel: (877) 969-7342 Address: 1800 Lombard Street Philadelphia, PA 19146 URL: www.phillyrehab.com Good Shepherd Penn Partners is a partnership between the …

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Can Venereal Diseases Cause Acquired Brain Injury

WEBVenereal diseases (i.e., sexually transmitted diseases or STDs) can cause serious acquired brain injuries (ABIs) in some cases. Not every STD can affect the brain and cause …

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How is the Brain Affected by Alcohol Poisoning

WEBThe person’s overall health; Whether the person was exposed to alcohol before birth. Prenatal alcohol exposure puts a person at a higher risk of impact to the brain. The …

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Spinal Cord and Brain Injury Rehabilitation in New Mexico

WEBTel: (505) 727-4781 Address: 505 Elm St. NE Albuquerque, NM 87102 URL: lovelace.com. Lovelace Rehabilitation Hospital includes services for both brain injured and spinal cord …

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